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How to get fromLake Maggiore to Meranoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Train via Verona

    best
    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    6h 41m
    €76–138

  2. Drive  380.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stresa to Meranocar car 380.5 km
    3h 42m
    €69–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sesto Calende to Milano Centralebus bus Re4
    2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bergamo to Meranbus bus 407
    8h 47m

  4. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train S50
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Meranoshuttle bus
    6h 58m
    €167–247

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train Re80
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    7h 7m
    €77–132

Lake Maggiore to Merano by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Locarno to Merano Meran via Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, and Bolzano Bozen in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laveno Mombello Lago to Terme Merano via Sesto Calende, Milano Centrale, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Bergamo, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 8h 47m.

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